Director of Finance & Business Support

Do you see yourself as a Director of Finance & Business Support? At IHG, we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do.

Your Day to Day

Direct the financial operations of the hotel to ensure the security of the assets of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Returns

• Manage receivables, payables, credit, payroll and cash handling functions with the accounting department.
• Prepare financial analyses of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals/targets.
• Use financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs and recommend actions to maximize financial return.
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; ensure compliance with government regulations and local laws.
• Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews.
• Analyze ROI capital projects prior to committing funds and upon completion determine if anticipated results were achieved.
• Maximize cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection.
• Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager.
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Ensure payments are made to IHG (All Fees and billings) as quickly as possible.

People

• Serve as member of Executive Committee/Management Team and work with other management personnel to establish and implement hotel service standards.
• Ensure all staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

Guest Experience

• Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner and follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsible Business

• Manage day-to-day operations and assignments of hotel accounting staff.
• Distribute outlook and forecast information as an up-to-date management tool for operating departments.
• May perform additional accounting management duties as needed or requested.

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• 4-8 years’ experience in hotel accounting or auditing.
• Knowledge of accounting management duties.
• Professional accounting or finance designation preferred.
• Experience managing Hotel renovation.
• Must speak local language (Arabic); other languages beneficial.

What You Can Expect From Us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.

Our mission is to create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.